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A class apart: BASF establishes an innovative material class in the insulation market with Cavipor® clay foam
Ludwigshafen, November 4, 2025 – With Cavipor®, BASF is establishing an innovative class of materials on the insulation market: clay foam. The mineral-based insulation system was specially developed for the energy-efficient renovation of existing buildings with double-wall masonry. Recently, Cavipor has also been approved for the insulation of floor slabs and roofs as filling between rafters. Thus, Cavipor enables thermal insulation across the entire building envelope.
Into the dark: Basotect® Dark EcoBalanced, the world’s first dark melamine resin foam for stylish sound absorption
BASF is expanding its Basotect® portfolio with Basotect® Dark EcoBalanced, the first dark version of its established melamine resin foam. The industry-first combines the excellent acoustic and safety properties of Basotect® B EcoBalanced with a homogeneous dark color - enabling elegant and visually striking acoustic concepts that complement contemporary color trends. Designed for sound absorption applications in building and construction (B&C), Basotect® Dark EcoBalanced enables customers to differentiate their sound absorption products by combining well-being and safety with design freedom and a reduced CO₂ footprint. The dark melamine resin foam is part of the Basotect® EcoBalanced product family featuring an increased use of renewable feedstock via biomass balance approach and a lower Product Carbon Footprint (PCF).
